The story of Paul Gascoigne, Spurs' famous cockerel and an air rifle

Tottenham have confirmed that their famous golden cockerel will be a fixture in the new stadium – and also revealed why it is was dented in the first place

The cockerel first appeared in 1909 and has been in place in the club’s offices throughout the redevelopment of White Hart Lane.

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While that version won’t be in place in the stadium, a much larger replica has been made complete with all the bumps and scratches that made the old one what it was. It will be placed atop of the new structure.